John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust
The John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It makes grants for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes that promote the well-being of Burlington, Iowa residents.
John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust gave $401K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Iowa. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $401,000
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,588
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,954,309
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a written request, with grants restricted to charitable, educational, or scientific purposes that promote the well-being of Burlington residents.
- Review Cycle
- Timely.
- Deadline
- Timely.
- Contact
Application contact: Terri Dowell
Mailing address: C/O Usbank Na 201 Jefferson, Burlington, IA 52601
Phone: (319) 753-8761
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southeastern Community College Fnd ($84K). Together the top 10 received $356K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 88 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated restriction centers on the well-being of Burlington, Iowa residents. In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 17% to Virginia, and 2% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $33K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $334K (2021) to $427K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $401K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Community College Fnd West Burlington, IA | General Operating | $84,000 |
| United Way Worldwide Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $60,000 |
| Burlington STEM Foundation West Burlington, IA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Burlington Capitol Theatre Burlington, IA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Burlington Area Homeless Shelter Burlington, IA | General Operating | $28,500 |
| Transitions DMC Inc Burlington, IA | General Operating | $28,500 |
| Heart Song Inc West Burlington, IA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Burlington Civic Music Association Burlington, IA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Friends of Burlington Parks Burlington, IA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Art Center of Burlington Burlington, IA | General Operating | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,954,309 | $288,619 | $506,347 | $401,000 | 17 | $447,475 | $295,990 | $488,475 |
| 2024 | $8,172,034 | $428,372 | $438,134 | $344,000 | 16 | $387,885 | $378,817 | $445,131 |
| 2023 | $8,182,795 | $467,797 | $519,118 | $427,000 | 19 | $468,247 | $423,226 | $412,118 |
| 2022 | $8,234,175 | $686,951 | $497,781 | $403,000 | 20 | $443,429 | $643,092 | $440,893 |
| 2021 | $8,045,005 | $586,665 | $418,114 | $334,000 | 16 | — | $538,840 | $443,886 |
| 2019 | $8,050,078 | $485,257 | $474,391 | $385,000 | 24 | — | $441,980 | $395,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $488K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated funding restriction is to support charitable, educational, or scientific purposes that promote the well-being of the inhabitants of Burlington, Iowa. Its 2025 grants include support for education, human services, arts and culture, and community organizations, as reflected in the grantees’ own descriptions. For example, Burlington STEM Foundation says it aims to inspire young innovators and promote lifelong learning, while Transitions DMC says its mission is to address homelessness, poverty, and related issues in southeast Iowa. Burlington Civic Music Association describes its work as presenting annual performances to promote education, culture, and entertainment in Burlington.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $401,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $84,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Recent recipients included Southeastern Community College Foundation ($84,000), United Way Worldwide ($60,000), Burlington STEM Foundation ($50,000), Burlington Capitol Theatre ($30,000), Burlington Area Homeless Shelter ($28,500), and Transitions DMC ($28,500). The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N.A. as trustee.
John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$90K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: U S Bank NA (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust
How much does John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust give each year?
John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust gave $401K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $344K across 16 grants.
What is John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,588, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust that year got $33K on average.
Where does John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust give grants?
John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, IA (8 grants), West Burlington, IA (3 grants), Alexandria, VA (2 grants) and W Burlington, IA (2 grants).
Does John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Southeastern Community College Fnd ($84,000), United Way Worldwide ($60,000) and Burlington STEM Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust?
John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $447K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $488K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust fund?
The foundation’s stated funding restriction is to support charitable, educational, or scientific purposes that promote the well-being of the inhabitants of Burlington, Iowa. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust's EIN?
John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6297940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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